Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Yohimbine helped my cat recover from xylazine overdose
By Jensen, W A·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1985·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Yohimbine for treatment of xylazine overdosing in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat was brought in after being diagnosed with xylazine (a sedative) overdose. The veterinarian treated the cat with yohimbine, which is a medication that helps reverse the effects of xylazine. After receiving yohimbine, the cat showed improvement and the symptoms of intoxication resolved.
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Abstract
Xylazine overdosing was diagnosed in a cat. Treatment with yohimbine, a alpha-2-adrenergic blocking agent, resulted in resolution of clinical signs attributed to xylazine intoxication.
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